Weight loss treatment is on the verge of transformation. It’s not there yet. Here’s why.
Cost, availability, and side effects limit the potential of new medications Obesity medicine specialist Dr. Katherine Saunders said her patients typically do well on Wegovy but
Amgen Enters Anti-Obesity Drug RaceWith early data and a possible advantage, Amgen enters the obesity drug race Amgen Enters Anti-Obesity Drug Race
A “14.5% total body weight loss certainly looks promising!” Katherine Saunders, an obesity specialist and founder of the obesity-focused telehealth company Intellihealth, wrote in an
What tirzepatide means for the fight against obesity
Dr. Katherine Saunders: New drug offers hope for obesity treatment Weight loss with tirzepatide was accompanied by improvements in all measured cardiovascular and metabolic risk
The Road Ahead: The Future of Obesity Medicine
Intellihealth’s Dr. Louis Aronne and Dr. Katherine Saunders talk with Dr. Ania Jastreboff about the importance of treating obesity like a chronic disease, the future
America’s Obesity Epidemic: Part 5
America’s Obesity Epidemic: Part 5 These medications and more in the pipeline have the potential to transform the nation’s obesity epidemic, said Dr. Katherine Saunders. “It does
Obesity was long considered a personal failing. Science shows it’s not.
America’s Obesity Epidemic: Part 1 “Saunders told her weight loss would take hard work. Her body was conspiring against her to keep on the pounds.
The Relationship Between Diabetes and Obesity
Intellihealth’s Dr. Louis Aronne and Dr. Katherine Saunders talk with Dr. Leon Igel about the dual epidemics of diabetes and obesity, and the importance of
Intellihealth Flyte helps employers tackle obesity with education and support
Wellness programs that help employers tackle obesity are now a priority for benefits managers Obesity-related health concerns cost employers nearly $500 billion in lost productivity
A new generation of weight loss drugs makes bold promises, but who really wins?
“Obesity is a complex disease… for most people, lifestyle modifications, diet, and exercise are just not enough,” says Katherine Saunders, co-founder of Intellihealth. The next
Ozempic Is Effective for Obesity Treatment
New York Post: Better known as a diabetes medication, Ozempic is effective for obesity treatment. After struggling to lose weight she put on over the
Insurance Coverage for Obesity Medication
Lack of insurance coverage for obesity medications leaves many patients without options Some medications typically prescribed for diabetes treatment are also highly effective for weight
Tirzepatide Delivers “Impressive” Weight LossLilly’s tirzepatide delivered up to 22.5% weight loss in adults with obesity or overweight in SURMOUNT-1Tirzepatide Delivers “Impressive” Weight Loss
Dr. Louis Aronne: “Tirzepatide delivered impressive body weight reductions” Tirzepatide achieved superior weight loss compared to placebo in topline results from Eli Lilly and Company’s
It’s not an urban legend: Losing weight is often harder for women
Why Is It Easier for Men to Lose Weight? While losing weight can be a struggle for everyone, it seems there is a battle of
Patients Lost More Weight in Tirzepatide Study
Dr. Louis Aronne: In tirzepatide study, some trial participants lost enough weight to fall into the normal range. The experimental drug has enabled people with
Pharmacopia
Dr. Louis Aronne and Dr. Katherine Saunders discuss new pharmacology treatments for obesity with Dr. Caroline Apovian. Dr. Caroline Apovian recognizes that the medical profession
The Past, Present, and Future of Weight Management
Intellihealth’s Dr. Louis Aronne and Dr. Katherine Saunders talk weight management with digital health influencer Gil Bashe, about our current understanding of obesity, and challenges
A Systematic Review of Dietary Supplements and Alternative Therapies for Weight Loss
Dietary supplements and alternative therapies are commer-cialized as a panacea for obesity/weight gain as a result of the mini-mal regulatory requirements in demonstrating efficacy. These products may indirectly undermine the value of guideline- driven obesity treat-ments. Included in this study is a systematic review of the literature of purported dietary supplements and alternative therapies for weight loss.
Dietary supplements and alternative therapies for obesity: A Perspective from The Obesity Society’s Clinical Committee
Dietary supplements and alternative therapies for obesity: A Perspective from The Obesity Society’s Clinical Committee A number of products and services claiming to promote weight
Published Research Shows Lack of Strong Evidence that Dietary Supplements Help Adults Lose Weight
For the study, researchers completed a comprehensive review of 315 existing clinical trials of weight loss supplements and therapies, and most of the studies showed the supplements did not produce weight loss among users.
Wegovy Weight-Loss Drug Might Just Be The Real Deal
The Food and Drug Administration has just approved the first new weight-loss drug in years, which is good news in the American battle of the bulge. We’ve heard this
